Inside the spacious lobby of Stark Industries, the battle between the two armored suits had reached a fever pitch.
Although Iron Monger was powerful and highly durable,
the Mark III was far more agile than a stat-stacked monster like Iron Monger.
For the moment, neither side could claim victory.
After barely dodging an iron fist swung by Iron Monger, Tony Stark suddenly tensed inside the Mark III!
His attention was drawn to a figure in the corner of the office!
Through his helmet visor, he discovered in horror that his beloved Pepper Potts was curled up beneath a desk.
Clearly, the sudden battle had caught her completely off guard.
Iron Monger noticed Pepper Potts as well, and a sly glint flashed through his eyes.
He used all his strength to swat Iron Man away!
Iron Man spun through the air after being struck, then crashed heavily to the ground with a clatter.
Iron Monger did not let this opportunity slip away. He broke into a stride and charged toward Pepper Potts.
Pepper Potts realized the danger of the situation. She knew she could not simply wait to die.
She sprang up from the corner, her high heels tapping out a frantic rhythm as she raced down three floors! It was practically a race against death itself!
However, just as she thought she was temporarily safe and was about to catch her breath, violent shaking suddenly came from overhead.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Using his immense weight and power, Iron Monger had actually smashed straight through three floors, landing in front of Pepper Potts and blocking her path!
Pepper Potts stared in terror at the giant armored suit before her, which stood like a mountain across her escape route. Her heart nearly stopped!
Obadiah Stane lifted Iron Monger's armor cover, revealing his